In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," analyzes the midterm election results. And the Wildcard is big, scary, and cuddly!

November is Native American Heritage Month, and today's In Focus brings you a preview of the new "First Peoples of Alabama" exhibit and art festival at the Alabama Department of Archives and History. 

Dr. Micheal Blaiss visits In Focus today with advice about coping with fall allergies and asthma. He is an allergist, immunologist, and clinical professor at the Medical College of Georgia.

Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson talks with TPR Director Kyle Gassiott and Alabama Public Television's Todd Stacy about their voting experiences, voter turnout across Alabama, and new digital ballot resources available to voters during the state's midterm elections. They also discuss election-day coverage plans from Troy Public Radio and Alabama Public Television, share tips for following res...

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the midterm election outlook. And the Wildcard has one city holding a black cat round-up ahead of Halloween!

Today's In Focus brings you the story of a famous hospital-turned-hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, said to be the most haunted hotel in America. Dr. Jocelyn Cullity of the University of South Alabama reveals the con artist who proclaimed a cure for cancer!

October 28th is Public Radio Music Day, and this year's theme is "Sounds Like Home." Radio director Kyle Gassiott joins In Focus today, as we celebrate the music programs you love on Troy Public Radio. 

Autumn leaves showcase the most colorful season to visit Alabama state parks. On today's In Focus, chief naturalist Renee Raney takes us on a "Five for Fall" radio tour of five Alabama state parks. 

On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses a political survey that reveals the top concerns of Alabamians before they vote in the midterm elections. And the Wildcard brings to mind a favorite children's story!

Can red light therapy grow hair and slow down the signs of aging, or treat acne? UAB dermatologist Dr. Lauren Kole visits In Focus with answers.

Verna Gates is a naturalist who is passionate about sharing Alabama's outdoors. She visits In Focus today and previews her new book, "Fresh Air Family."

In November, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly will be stepping down as host of "All Things Considered," and today In Focus brings you an interview we recorded in the spring of 2025 about her book, "It Goes So Fast."

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses how the CHOOSE Act has become a hot topic in the Alabama governor's race. And the Wildcard was finally caught at America's oldest national park!

Jessica O'Connor, executive director of Landmarks Foundation, visits In Focus to talk about the preservation of historic structures in Montgomery's Old Alabama Town. 

In Focus brings you the story of a 1559 Spanish expedition shipwreck in Pensacola Bay that was caused by a hurricane. The wood from the wreckage survived to this day. 

Our electronic devices have many of us sitting for hours. NPR's Manoush Zomorodi has a solution in her book, "Body Electric," and she visits In Focus today.

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses Hurricane Isaias in the Gulf. And the Wildcard is big and orange!

Today's In Focus brings you a conversation with David Hayes, a certified financial planner, who is a volunteer with the nonprofit, "Wings for Widows," helping spouses navigate the loss of a loved one.

The Montgomery Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and we visit with Maestro Jamie Reeves, music director and conductor, today on "In Focus."

Payment apps are convenient for consumers, but scammers have found ways to steal the money. Amanda Senn, director of the Alabama Securities Commissions, tells us how they operate.

On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses the latest report about the CHOOSE Act, which involves school choice. And the Wildcard is fattening up for winter!

Today's In Focus guest, Lynn Schlick, tells the story of how Coffee County farmers saved their farms from an invading pest in the early 20th century. And that story is preserved along the Alabama Mural Trail!

On today's In Focus, we look at an urban space at the Alabama Forestry Commission headquarters that was turned into a pollinator garden for butterflies and birds in downtown Montgomery. 

The world-famous quilts of Gee's Bend, Alabama, will be celebrated next Saturday, October 3rd, with the Airing of the Quilts Festival, and In Focus brings you a preview.

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses the ongoing issue of press coverage of the White House. And the Wildcard is about wildlife baby boot camp!